Petersen Automotive Museum
An automotive museum with a red stainless-steel ribbon facade. It houses famous movie cars and supercars from Hollywood films.
The building is wrapped in red, wavy stainless-steel ribbons and is a striking landmark on Wilshire Boulevard. Three floors of galleries tell the story of automotive history, design, and racing culture, and the museum often hosts special exhibitions featuring the Batmobile, cars from films like “The Fast and the Furious,” and classic supercars. The underground “Vault” holds hundreds of rare cars and requires a separate guided tour ticket. Adult admission starts at about $22. The museum is open daily from roughly 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It sits at the east end of Museum Row and can be combined with visits to LACMA and the Academy Museum.
Opening hours
10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
- La Brea Tar Pits
- Original Farmers Market & The Grove
- Sunset Boulevard
- Hollywood Walk of Fame / TCL Chinese Theatre
- Beverly Hills / Rodeo Drive
- Dolby Theatre